Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2013 2nd International Conference on Applied Materials and Electronics Engineering (AMEE 2013), April 19-20, 2013, Hong Kong

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2014 3rd International Conference on Applied Materials and Electronics Engineering (AMEE 2014), April 26-27, 2014, Hong Kong, China. The 161 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Chapter 2: Materials Science and Processing, Chapter 3: Building and Construction: Materials, Planning and Design, Chapter 4: Environmental Research, Chapter 5: Power and Electronic Engineering, Chapter 6: Control Systems and Engineering, Chapter 7: Monitoring and Data Processing, Chapter 8: Communications and Networking, Chapter 9: Information System and Computer, Chapter 10: Management and Education.

Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS). This two-volume set, comprising 172 peer-reviewed papers, covers the latest advances in applied mechanics and materials, structural and new functional materials, environmental materials, geotechnical and building materials, electronic materials and applications, new materials and composite materials and other related fields. Combined with its wide coverage of applications, this collection will be welcomed by anyone working in these fields.

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2014 2nd International Conference on Insulating Materials, Material Application and Electrical Engineering (MAEE2014), July 26-27, 2014, Nanjing, China. The 60 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Chemical Materials Research, Chapter 2: Materials Science, Processing and Application, Chapter 3: Power Systems and Electronics, Chapter 4: Detection, Control and Computational Methods, Algorithms

Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

New innovations are needed for the invention of more efficient, affordable, sustainable and renewable energy systems, as well as for the mitigation of climate change and global environmental issues. In response to a fast-growing interest in the realm of renewable energy, Renewable Energy Systems: Efficiency, Innovation and Sustainability identifies a need to synthesize relevant and up-to-date information in a single volume. This book describes a systems approach to renewable energy, including technological, political, economic, social and environmental viewpoints, as well as policies and benefits. This unique and concise text, encompassing all aspects of the field in a single source, focuses on truly promising innovative and affordable renewable energy systems. Key Features: Focuses on innovations in renewable energy systems that are affordable and sustainable Collates the most relevant and up-to-date information on renewable energy systems, in a single and unique volume Discusses lifecycle assessment, cost and availability of systems Emphasizes bio-related topics Provides a systems approach to the renewable energy technologies and discusses technological, political, economic, social, and environmental viewpoints as well as policies